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Contracts Administrator Principal

GDIT

Contracts Administrator Principal

full-timePosted: Aug 26, 2026Updated: Sep 2, 2026USA VA Falls Church

Job Description

Type of Requisition:RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:NonePublic Trust/Other Required:NoneJob Family:Contract ManagementJob Qualifications:Skills:Contract Administration, Contract Negotiations, Contract Requirements, Federal Government Contracts, Government RegulationCertifications:NoneExperience:8 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:NoJob Description:GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. GDIT is currently seeking a Contracts Administrator Principal to join our team. The candidate is expected to have extensive experience in managing a full range of contracts in support of the U.S. Department of War.HOW A CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR PRINCIPAL WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:Administers a broad portfolio of U.S. Government prime contract, task orders, modifications, and subcontracts throughout the contract lifecycleReviews and negotiates contractual terms and conditions while ensuring compliance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), agency supplements, and company policiesSupports proposal activities by reviewing solicitations, identifying contractual risks, preparing contract exceptions, and ensuring proposal complianceAdvises program management on contractual requirements, obligations, risks, and business considerationsDrafts, reviews, and negotiates non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and other contractual documentsCoordinates contract awards, modifications, funding actions, and close-out activities with internal and external stakeholdersProvides contractual guidance to program managers, finance procurement, pricing, legal, and business development organizationsReviews customer correspondence and prepares contractual responses, notification, and other required documentationMaintains contract files, records, and reporting in accordance with company procedures and customer requirementsParticipates in customer meetings, negotiations, program reviews, and internal management briefings as requiredIdentified contractual risk and recommends practical solutions that support both customer requirements and business objectivesEnsures contract actions are completed accurately and within established deadlinesCoordinates approval of negotiations, contracts, and subcontracts with appropriate management staffMaintains current knowledge of acquisition regulations, contractual practices, and industry trendsMay provide guidance mentorship to less experienced contracts professionalsPerforms other related duties and special projects assignedWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, contract management,, public administration, or related fieldExperience: 8+ years of experience administering U.S. Government contractsRole requirements: Experience supporting DoW and/or Federal Government contractsExperience with contract negotiations, modifications, proposal support, and contract administrationExperience interpreting and apply contractual terms, FAR, and applicable agency supplements. Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARs, and other agency supplements, as applicable.Strong understanding of government contract administration principles and practicesExcellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to negotiate contractual matters with customers and business partnersAbility to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across functional organizationsAbility to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound business judgementTechnical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite. Experience using contract management systems is preferred.Location: This role requires working in a hybrid capacity at our GDIT facility in Falls Church, VA. Must be comfortable working onsite (3) days a week.US Persons requiredGDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunitiesSupport: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goalsRewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time offCommunity: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplaceOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITYExplore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.The likely salary range for this position is $93,662 - $124,092. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Travel Required:Less than 10%Telecommuting Options:HybridWork Location:USA VA Falls ChurchAdditional Work Locations:Total Rewards at GDIT:Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. Our Identity Verification Process:As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes. About Our Work:We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atgdit.com/tc.Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Locations

  • USA VA Falls Church

Salary

93,662 - 124,092 USD / yearly

Skills Required

  • contract negotiationsintermediate
  • Federal Acquisition Regulationintermediate
  • contract management systems is preferredintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, contract management,, public administration, or related field (degree in business administration)
  • Experience: 8+ years of experience administering U.S. Government contracts (experience, 8 years)
  • Role requirements: Experience supporting DoW and/or Federal Government contractsExperience with contract negotiations, modifications, proposal support, and contract administrationExperience interpreting and apply contractual terms, FAR, and applicable agency supplements. Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARs, and other agency supplements, as applicable.Strong understanding of government contract administration principles and practicesExcellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to negotiate contractual matters with customers and business partnersAbility to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across functional organizationsAbility to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound business judgement (experience)
  • Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite. Experience using contract management systems is preferred. (experience)
  • Location: This role requires working in a hybrid capacity at our GDIT facility in Falls Church, VA. Must be comfortable working onsite (3) days a week. (experience)
  • US Persons required (experience)
  • GDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. (experience)
  • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities (experience)
  • Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals (experience)
  • Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off (experience)
  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace (experience)
  • OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITYExplore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work. (experience)

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